KMT502 Mount Sinai and St. Catherine Monastery

Historical Highlights

St. Catherine monastery, located 220 km northwest Sharm el Sheikh and located between the St. Catherine’s mounts and Moses Mount which is the oldest monastery of Christianity. It is an Orthodox Greek monastery within its beautiful walls rests a citadel like no other, among its treasures is the Museum of St. Catherine where there are icons attributed to the painter Angelos, one of the most famous artists of the 15th century, or to his peers, as well as all six icons by Michael Damaskenos which are considered among the most important works of the Cretan School of the 16th century, learn more from your tour guide.

Tour Overview

Enjoy Mount Sinai Tours to climb the mountain at night to see sunrise from atop Moses’ Mountain. After that visiting one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world, St. Catherine.

What to Expect

Kemet Experience representative will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at 10:30 pm to drive to St. Catherine, takes about 3 hours driving. Start climbing the Moses Mountain begins at 02:00 am and coming down at 07:00 am. Then visiting St. Catherine Monastery which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world and it was dedicated to one of Alexander’s rulers, Saint Catherine who was tortured to death for the sake of her new faith. You can Travel through by day to Mount Sinai to climb the mountain at day to see sunset from atop Moses’ Mountain. Then you will be transferred to Sharm El Sheikh to have your lunch meal at a local restaurant there and for some relaxation or shopping time. After that you will be transferred back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

Price

Price indicated per person.

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